HEAD, LEGAL & DATA PROTECTION UNIT

Job Objective/Summary:

• To ensure that the Company adheres to its constitution as well as National laws and regulations.
• To provide support to the Company’s Legal Adviser in all matters of a legal nature and ensure effective management of legal, contractual risks and Data Protection.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Matters:

• Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal group.
• Maintain and periodically review the List of Law firms retained by the Microfinance Bank indicating names, addresses, staffing etc.
• Provide legal support and documentation in respect of external funds received; review legal agreements and ensure adequate documentation for all sanctioned funds received.
• Review ongoing suits/cases and advise management accordingly.
• Review all third-party agreements and provide legal opinion before execution.
• Maintain a Register of all Agreements entered into by the microfinance bank outlining nature, parties, dates, duration etc.
• Review progress of outstanding litigation, liaise with and manage external lawyers.
• Ensure the performance of contractual Instruments for compliance to terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
• Develop all resolutions emanating from contractual obligations.
• Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation to which the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive management’s attention.
• Review and advise management on the legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
• Draft contracts, agreements and review internal policies and ensure that they comply with all statutory or legal requirements.
• Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.
• Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management, especially on contract management.
• Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of subordinates ensuring an effective and motivated team.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and/or amendment of Company policies.

Data Protection:

• Coordinate the training of all employees on Data Protection.
• Point of contact for data protection for all clients, regulatory authorities and internal teams on data protection and data security.
• Monitor Data Management procedures and enforce compliance within the organisation.

Others:

• Appraise subordinates promptly and objectively, and follow up on action points resulting from the appraisal – particularly in addressing gaps identified.
• Take responsibility for the training, coaching and mentoring of subordinates
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by Company Secretary.

Job Requirements:

1. A good bachelor’s degree in law. An LLM will be an added advantage.
2. Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, at least 5 of which should demonstrate a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting. Experience should demonstrate an ability to provide accurate and effective legal counsel with a proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.
3. Knowledge of the dynamics of the bank’s products and services.
4. Knowledge of the regulatory environment and framework.
5. Strategic thinking and strategic management.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the application.